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Old 03-07-2004, 17:09   #642
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Re: [Merged] NTL Increasing BB Speeds Late Summer 2004

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Originally Posted by Pem
First of all there was no need to reply with such a rude smilie.

The speed increases have never been due in late June, they will almost certainly be late August / early September.

As for "the masses" - I'm pretty sure most ntl customers almost certainly do care about the installation charge and low cost startup deals - and only use it for a bit of general browsing and e-mail. Hence most are on the lowest tier.

I sincerely apologise if I gave any offense.

It was done "tongue in cheek". I think that smilie is cute and that they (smilies) help to make the forum more fun, which is the reason I use them.

As for the legendary "masses" - in refuting the blanket assumption of their requirements, I intended to give another point of view, not repeat the assumption of being their spokesperson. Installation costs and start-up deals will certainly be important to some although, as long as they are reasonable, the long-term costs concern me more. I would think, however, that those who have transferred from dial-up are interested in a little more than "a bit of general browsing and email".

Whatever - chacun a son gout, and apologies where required.

Afterthought:- surely a smilie would not be included in the list if it's use was deemed unacceptable?
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